Growers Real Estate

09/02/2026

09/02/2026

One of the biggest things I see in real estate is something called the “Ostrich Effect.”
It’s when people avoid things they know they should probably look at, because it feels overwhelming or stressful, so they bury their heads in the sand and avoid it altogether. I see this all the time with buyers and sellers.

It usually looks like:
• Not really knowing what your home would sell for right now
• Putting off repairs because it feels like too much work
• Waiting to make a move because the market feels confusing
• Avoiding conversations about finances because you're "not ready yet"

I get it. But avoiding it doesn’t change anything. It just delays it.

When you finally ask the questions you’ve been putting off, you get a lot more clarity than you expected:
• You may have more equity than you thought you had
• The numbers might be more doable than you expected
• There are options you didn’t even realize you had

The sooner you understand your situation, the more options you have. Information really does change everything.

If there’s a tough question you have, let’s talk about it. I’ll always be honest and transparent with you. It's better to address things up front than be surprised later.

So…don’t be an ostrich. Get your head out of the sand and let me help you get the answers you’ve been sitting on.

- Calvin Bates

P.S. Here's all of the boring stuff I am legally required to put on my social media posts:
Growers Real Estate
(863) 381-2242

09/01/2026

Situated on a private dead-end road, it offers the peace and privacy you’ve been looking for!
- 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms
- No deed restrictions—just room to live & breathe
- Acreage provides ample space for a variety of uses
- Allow flexibility for future improvements or personal use
- Great opportunity to enjoy quiet country living
- And much more!

This home is priced at $394,900.

📍 5926 Van Simmons Road, Wauchula

- Calvin Bates
Growers Real Estate
(863) 381-2242

09/01/2026

For Sale! 👀👀 327 E Seventh St Zolfo Springs.
Click the link below for more information on the lot.
I'm just a phone call or text away.
Talmadge
https://heartland.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/k8PKxrS5xg/327ESeventhStreet

09/01/2026

New listing! 🚜🥒🌶️🪴🏡 Mineral Branch Rd Zolfo Springs! 🐥🐮🐷🐴 Click the link below for more information.
https://heartland.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/GCHnC1W6xg/0MineralBranchRoad
I'm just a phone call or text away!
Talmadge

09/01/2026

New Listing! 👀🌳🥑🥒🌶️ 🏡1985 Fish Branch Rd Zolfo Springs 🐓🦃🦌🐖 Click on the link below for more information.
https://heartland.mlsmatrix.com/matrix/shared/msKxyy07xg/1985FishBranchRoad
I'm just a phone call or text away!
Talmadge

08/31/2026

💡 You don't need to have every detail figured out before you begin. Sometimes the best thing you can do for a big financial goal is simply start asking questions, learning your options, and figuring out what's possible.

📋 A plan can take shape as you go. Starting is what gives it somewhere to go.

- Calvin

08/31/2026

🏡 UNDER CONTRACT! 🎉

After just a few short weeks with the team at Growers Real Estate, David Navarro already has his first home under contract and is working diligently toward his first closing!

We’re excited to see David hit this milestone so quickly and look forward to many more successes ahead.

👏 Congratulations, David! Keep up the great work!